French Exploration, Indian Preference and George Washington’s Role in North America-(words)
In 1608, Quebec, Canada was established by France. Samuel de Champlain founded this “New France”, and it would welcome approximately 40,000 French colonists. Later, in 1643, King Louis XIV became king. Twenty years later, he deemed “New France” a Royal Colony. To increase population and settlements to the area, women and supplies were sent to “New France.”
The French continued exploring North America and in 1673, Louis Jolliet and Pere Jacques Marquette explored Lake Michigan, Green Bay to the Wisconsin River, and the Mississippi River. Traveling as far south as the Arkansas River.
In 1682, Robert de LaSalle explored an area he named, “Louisiana” after …show more content…
Even though he had four hundred men, the fort was poorly placed constructed in an open field. Washington and his men found themselves surrounded by approximately six hundred French and Canadian soldiers, also present were about one hundred Indians. On July 3, 1754, Washington surrendered, this would mark the only time he ever surrendered. French Captain Villiers had Washington sign a letter of confession which admitted responsibility for the conflict, and that he had, in fact, assassinated Villiers’ brother Jumonville. Washington claimed that he did not know what he signed. The French, allowing Washington and his men to return to Virginia, told them to never return to the Ohio River …show more content…
Despite warning General Braddock of the dangers in fighting the French and Indians, he still followed through, according to his duties, and did what he had to do. Washington led his men through the French and Indian War, the Battle of the Wilderness, and defended against Indian attacks to the Colonial Frontier. To be given the rank of Colonel, only to have it ripped away, despite all he had done, must have cut deep into his soul, along with the loss of pride when demoted in such a way. In the end, he was treated like many of the men he had fought, discriminated against because he was an American
In 1608, Quebec, Canada was established by France. Samuel de Champlain founded this “New France”, and it would welcome approximately 40,000 French colonists. Later, in 1643, King Louis XIV became king. Twenty years later, he deemed “New France” a Royal Colony. To increase population and settlements to the area, women and supplies were sent to “New France.”
The French continued exploring North America and in 1673, Louis Jolliet and Pere Jacques Marquette explored Lake Michigan, Green Bay to the Wisconsin River, and the Mississippi River. Traveling as far south as the Arkansas River.
In 1682, Robert de LaSalle explored an area he named, “Louisiana” after …show more content…
Even though he had four hundred men, the fort was poorly placed constructed in an open field. Washington and his men found themselves surrounded by approximately six hundred French and Canadian soldiers, also present were about one hundred Indians. On July 3, 1754, Washington surrendered, this would mark the only time he ever surrendered. French Captain Villiers had Washington sign a letter of confession which admitted responsibility for the conflict, and that he had, in fact, assassinated Villiers’ brother Jumonville. Washington claimed that he did not know what he signed. The French, allowing Washington and his men to return to Virginia, told them to never return to the Ohio River …show more content…
Despite warning General Braddock of the dangers in fighting the French and Indians, he still followed through, according to his duties, and did what he had to do. Washington led his men through the French and Indian War, the Battle of the Wilderness, and defended against Indian attacks to the Colonial Frontier. To be given the rank of Colonel, only to have it ripped away, despite all he had done, must have cut deep into his soul, along with the loss of pride when demoted in such a way. In the end, he was treated like many of the men he had fought, discriminated against because he was an American